It's hard to believe that it was raining as I pulled out of my drive way on the way to this family session, but the wild weather didn't faze Toni and her family in the slightest. They gave it their all and were rewarded with some beautiful shots in return. Thank you for showing me what was possible on a stormy day. And a very Merry Christmas to you all.

A big thanks to Nerissa and Adam for spending the afternoon with me recently. You guys were amazing - the kids had such an abundance of energy, smiles and laughter to share. It makes my job rather easy and delightful.

It's so nice to be able to finally share these photos from my first family session here in New Plymouth and what a wonderful family to debut with - so much fun and personality. Below is a small selection from their gallery. Thanks again for your time Kerryn, Brian, Zoe, Eliah, Quinn and Taylor. I hope you love these photos as much as I do.

Author

I am Katrina Matthews, the artist behind the images on this site and the author of this blog.

After a recent move back to NZ & Auckland, I am busy re-establishing my business in the Karaka/Drury area.

I specialise in families of all ages and stages. I just love the outdoors at sunset for both maternity and family portraits. The light is flattering, the skies beautiful and I find families tend to come alive at this time, resulting in natural, playful images. Not to mention the endless setting options, from client's own farms or lifestyle properties, to parks and public beaches. Uniquely your own.

Since our move back to Auckland I have been making the most of the outdoors and the summer weather, focusing on my families and maternity offerings, but I'm equally excited about opening my home studio as autumn approaches, so I can start to welcome newborns and under 1s back.

If you would like further information on my portrait sessions, simply get in touch via the contact form on this site, or email me directly at info@katrinamatthews.com